(Cathy Garrard/ Everyday Health) — Why do rheumatoid arthritis and gum disease often go hand in hand? Learn about the significance of the link — and what other issues, such as heart disease, this combination may create — and what you can do to protect your overall health.

Everyone should take good care of their teeth, but when  …

(Pro Health Dental) — When most people think about their oral health, they probably don’t consider the link between oral health and other medical conditions — such as strokes. However, there is a strong connection between the two. Poor oral health can increase your risk of developing cardiovascular disease, increasing  …

(Belinda Smith/ ABC News) — Each fruity plume of vapour from an e-cigarette may have not-so-sweet repercussions for your pearly whites, according to a study.

Researchers reviewed thousands of patient records from a university dental clinic and found people who reported vaping were at higher risk of tooth decay and cavities  …

(Elizabeth Pratt/ Healthline) — People with poor dental hygiene are 21 percent more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease later in life.

That’s according to a study recently published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society that found that poor oral health as well as tooth loss increased  …